Was 1983 the best year for music?

It was a glorious time, 1983—when the charts were jam-packed with amazing acts such as Michael Jackson, The Police, Styx, Journey, Dexys Midnight Runners, and, yes, Yes. In fact, with all the stellar songs that charted during that calendar year, 1983 may very well go down in history as the Best Year in Music.

Was 1986 the best year for music?

Now a scientific study of pop music’s evolution has concluded that 1986 was the most repetitive year on record.

What is so significant about the 80s?

Often remembered for its materialism and consumerism, the decade also saw the rise of the “yuppie,” an explosion of blockbuster movies and the emergence of cable networks like MTV, which introduced the music video and launched the careers of many iconic artists.

What was the number one song in 1980?

The two longest running number-one singles of 1980 are “Call Me” by Blondie and “Lady” by Kenny Rogers with each single obtaining six weeks on top of the chart. Every song that went to number one for 1980 stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 over twenty weeks.

What was the biggest selling single of 1983?

KARMA CHAMELEON
Official Top 40 best-selling songs of 1983

POS	TITLE	ARTIST
1	KARMA CHAMELEON	CULTURE CLUB
2	UPTOWN GIRL	BILLY JOEL
3	RED RED WINE	UB40
4	LET’S DANCE	DAVID BOWIE

What type of music was popular in 1983?

From the gender-bending antics of Eurythmics and Culture Club to the propulsive synthpop of Depeche Mode, New Order, and the Human League, was there ever a more spectacular time for music?

What was the number one song in 1988?

Michael Jackson snagged No. 1 with the iconic “Man In the Mirror,” and let’s not forget that 1988 was also the year George Harrison emerged from a five-year hiatus with “Got My Mind Set On You.”

What was the #1 hit song in 1986?

Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1986

№	Title	Artist(s)
1	“That’s What Friends Are For”	Dionne and Friends (Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder)
2	“Say You, Say Me”	Lionel Richie
3	“I Miss You”	Klymaxx
4	“On My Own”	Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald